Peristylus lacertifer
Also known as: The Lizard or Peristylus spiranthes Peristylus chloranthus Peristylus hiugensis Coeloglossum lacertiferum Coeloglossum acuminatum Choeradoplectron spiranthes Habenaria lacertifera Gymnadenia tenuiflora Habenaria meyenii in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
Native to: Japan Malaysia Philippines Thailand
General Information
The Lizard is a cool to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand. The name refers to the flower shape.
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous thick erect, elliptic, lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn
Blooming Season
- Autumn
- Summer
Climate
Grows at low to high elevations.
Fertiliser
These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.